r/Michigan • u/LavenderBloomings • Feb 28 '25

Politics 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer makes direct appeal to young men after sharp shift in election

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-young-men-e237387d0762e900f2dc7e38a1c49f7b
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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

This messaging is annoying. Do something for young men.

I would say I align w a lot of the democratic messaging but feel like the party hasn’t been for me for quite some time. That’s okay, I just keep quiet and vote.

But if I was a young male I would be questioning why I would even consider the Democratic Party..

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u/Isord Ypsilanti Feb 28 '25

What does "Do something for young men." even mean? What the fuck do young men need that everybody else doesn't?

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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

Isn’t that the crux of the issue? Why have things broken down for them? I have no idea. It’s not my demographic.

Personally I wouldn’t enjoy being brow-beaten by the governor if I was in their shoes.

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u/Isord Ypsilanti Feb 28 '25

The crux of the issue is things have not broken down for them specifically, they are just being lied to. And I say that was a white man. I've never encountered a single problem in my life that was because I was a white man. It's not a thing!

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u/TaterTotJim Feb 28 '25

That is one theory. I am only familiar with homeownership and college attainment declines and watching my lil cousins seemingly failing at life when they are way smarter than me.

I’ve done a little reading on the subject but social stuff isn’t my strong suit.